Cost Clerk

MASSAR SOLUTIONS P.J.S.C.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MASSAR SOLUTIONS P.J.S.C. is seeking a Costing Clerk to ensure precise costing of all retail warranty and internal job cards, delivering accurate invoices on time and maximizing workshop profitability.

The role involves segregating jobs, costing labor, parts, and sublet lines, and coordinating with the warranty department to prevent delays. Strong MS Office skills and inventory control experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Proficient in costing and invoicing processes within auto workshop environments.
• Knowledge of vehicle parts, warranties and claims processing.
• Ability to run and interpret cost reports and financial statements.
• Familiar with inventory control and accounting software.
• Strong MS Office and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Segregates retail internal and warranty jobs for invoicing.
• Contacts warranty department and service advisors to avoid delays.
• Monitors labor, parts and sublet costs for profitability.
• Ensures accurate time entries and cost allocation per operation code.
• Maintains daily cost accounting for workshop materials and labor.
• Prepares material and parts requests and coordinates with procurement.
• Updates workshop documents and coordinates with finance for billings.

Skills

Costing accuracy

Warranty claims knowledge

Inventory management

Accounting systems

MS Office proficiency

Report writing

Education

Commerce/Accounting degree

Job description

ROLE SUMMARY

The role holder prepares accurate and efficient costing of all retail warranty and internal job cards and ensures customers get accurate invoices on time maximizing efficiency and resulting in increased customer satisfaction

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Segregates retail internal and warranty jobs on the job card and accurately raises monthly invoicesCompletes costing for all retail and internal labor consumable sublet lines and groups charge type using menu codeEnsures the jobs are costed using appropriate labor rates and relevant codes in the systemEnsures time allocated for jobs is correct as per the operation code and it is charged back in full so as to maximize profitability Verifies that all labor parts and sublet costs are recorded against the repair items and escalates to the workshop manager in cases of discrepancy Prepares all MR s Material Request and completes all pending parts consumables sublet requests within the given timeframe Ensures all relevant equipment maintenance and calibration is completed as per the yearly schedule Ensures all workshop related documents are accurately updated in the relevant files Increases customer satisfaction through timely delivery of work orders and by avoiding any process delays Follows up with the warranty department and service advisors if any repair order is kept pending for more than the approved timeline Maintains daily accounting of costs such as gasoline diesel fuel grease antifreeze repair parts tires supplies and labor served by the workshop staff Maintains daily inventory of items ordered received stored and issued by workshop staff Communicates and coordinates with finance department for billings and payments Assists in warranty costing if required and performs other related duties as required

Technical competencies

o Good knowledge of standard practices, procedures, and work process of costing in an automobile franchise or workshop.o Good knowledge of vehicle part and warranty claims.o Ability to manage a computerized inventory and accounting system.o Ability to develop statistical reports.o Ability to identify and cross reference repair parts using catalogues and physical inspection.o Ability to write routine reports and correspondenceo Excellent Computer skills & knowledge of MS Office.

Behavioural competencies

o Work as "Team Massar"o Communicate Effectivelyo Act with Ownershipo Aim for Excellence

Education and Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferably in Commerce/ Accounting

Experience

Minimum 4 to 6 years’ of experience working as a costing clerk within an automobileworkshop or franchise.